Cookie Policy

How we use cookies to enhance your speed dating experience

Last Updated: January 1, 2025

What Are Cookies?

Cookies are small text files stored on your device when you visit websites. At Shot Clock Dating, we use cookies and similar technologies to provide, protect, and improve our AI-powered speed dating platform.

These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you use our platform, personalize your matching experience, and ensure our services work properly across different devices and sessions.

Your Control: You can manage your cookie preferences at any time using the controls below or through your browser settings.

Manage Your Cookie Preferences

Essential Cookies

Required for basic platform functionality and cannot be disabled

Always On

Examples:

User authentication and session management
Security tokens and CSRF protection
Video call connection and quality optimization
Basic platform navigation and functionality

Duration: Session or up to 1 year

Analytics & Performance

Help us understand how users interact with our platform to improve services

Examples:

Page views and user journey tracking
Speed dating session success rates
Feature usage and engagement metrics
Technical performance monitoring

Duration: Up to 2 years

Personalization

Enable AI-powered matching and personalized user experiences

Examples:

AI matching preferences and learning data
Personalized icebreaker suggestions
User interface customization settings
Conversation coaching improvements

Duration: Up to 1 year

Marketing & Advertising

Show relevant content and measure advertising effectiveness

Examples:

Targeted content and feature recommendations
Email campaign effectiveness tracking
Social media integration and sharing
Third-party advertising measurement

Duration: Up to 13 months

Note: These preferences are saved locally and may need to be reset if you clear your browser data.

Third-Party Services

We work with trusted third-party services to provide the best speed dating experience. These services may set their own cookies:

Google Analytics

Third-party

Website traffic analysis and user behavior insights

Cookies: GA tracking cookies (_ga, _gat, _gid)

Opt-out: https://tools.google.com/dlpage/gaoptout

Stripe

Third-party

Payment processing and subscription management

Cookies: Payment session and fraud prevention cookies

Opt-out: Required for payment processing

SendGrid

Third-party

Email delivery and engagement tracking

Cookies: Email tracking pixels and delivery confirmation

Opt-out: Unsubscribe from emails to opt-out

OpenAI/AI Services

Third-party

AI matching and conversation assistance

Cookies: Session tokens for AI service optimization

Opt-out: Disable AI features in account settings

Browser Cookie Controls

You can also manage cookies directly through your browser settings. Here's how to access cookie controls in popular browsers:

Chrome

Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data

Firefox

Preferences → Privacy & Security → Cookies and Site Data

Safari

Preferences → Privacy → Manage Website Data

Edge

Settings → Cookies and site permissions → Cookies and site data

Important: Disabling essential cookies may prevent Shot Clock Dating from working properly, affecting your ability to participate in speed dating sessions.

Questions About Cookies?

If you have questions about our cookie practices, need help managing your preferences, or want to understand how cookies affect your speed dating experience, please contact us:

Email: admin@shotclockdating.com

Subject: Cookie Policy Inquiry

This Cookie Policy is part of our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. Changes to this policy will be communicated through our platform and via email.